ICU Nurse - Matibabu Foundation

Matibabu Foundation

Vacancy Announcement: ICU Nurse

(1 Position)

Location: Ukwala, Siaya County

Organization: Matibabu Foundation

Reports to: Nursing Officer In-Charge

About Matibabu Foundation: Matibabu Foundation is a registered health facility and community health organization based in Siaya County, Kenya. Our mandate is to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of healthcare, with a particular focus on women, children, and families. We achieve this through integrated facility-based care, outreach programmes, laboratory, and pharmaceutical services.

Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive, high-quality critical care nursing services to patients admitted in the Intensive Care Unit by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and document critically ill patients’ conditions and vital signs continuously.
• Administer prescribed medications, intravenous therapies, and specialized treatments accurately and safely.
• Operate and monitor ICU equipment including ventilators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
• Provide emergency interventions and life-saving procedures during critical situations.
• Collaborate with doctors, anesthetists, clinical officers, and other healthcare professionals in patient management.
• Maintain accurate patient records, nursing notes, and treatment charts in compliance with hospital standards.
• Ensure strict infection prevention and control measures within the ICU environment.
• Educate and support patients’ families regarding patient conditions, procedures, and recovery plans.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinical audits, continuous medical education (CME), and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and accountability of drugs, medical supplies, and ICU equipment.
• Uphold patient confidentiality, professional ethics, and nursing standards at all times.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and provide basic and advanced life support when required.

Desired Attributes

• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in emergency situations.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic hospital environments and rotating shifts.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Higher Diploma/Certification in Critical Care Nursing or Intensive Care Nursing will be an added advantage.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Proficiency in computer applications and electronic medical record systems is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a busy ICU, HDU, Emergency Department, or critical care setting.
• Experience handling ventilated and critically ill patients is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a Level 4 or Level 5 hospital setting will be an added advantage.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Names and daytime contacts of three referees

Email applications to: info@matibabukenya.org

Application Deadline: 18th June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Matibabu Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.